Comparison

MDash vs Developer Finance Plnr

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MDash

This app offers a live split-view editor for Markdown with real-time preview and syntax highlighting. It also supports Mermaid diagram rendering directly within documents, allowing for efficient text formatting and creation of visual aids.

Highlights
  • Live split-view Markdown editing
  • Real-time preview with syntax highlighting
  • Mermaid diagram rendering
  • Export to MD, TXT, or PDF
  • Auto-save functionality
  • Dark mode support
Features
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MDash is a Markdown editor that keeps your notes as plain text on your device. No lock-in, no account, no sync you did not ask for. Write on iPhone, iPad and now Mac — the full workspace on every screen. MARKDOWN, RENDERED LIVE Type plain Markdown and watch the preview update as you type: headings, lists, task checkboxes, tables, code blocks with syntax awareness, links and images. Show the text, the preview, or both side by side. MERMAID DIAGRAMS — FREE FOR EVERYONE Describe a flowchart, sequence diagram, Gantt chart, class diagram or state machine in plain text and MDash draws it instantly. Rendering is built into the app: no network, nothing leaves your device. ON MAC AND APPLE WATCH The complete MDash workspace runs on macOS — a three-column library, keyboard-first editing and the same live preview and Mermaid rendering. On Apple Watch, browse your library and read any note on your wrist. One purchase covers iPhone, iPad, Mac and Watch. YOUR LIBRARY, ORGANIZED • Pinned notes, Last 7 Days, and Trash with restore • Full-text search across every note, with jump to match • In-document find and replace with match highlighting • Attach photos to notes; files stay ordinary Markdown • Folders keep related notes together; create one right from the sidebar • Tags under the title, a Tags section in the sidebar, and search by tag • Smart folders collect notes automatically from the tags you choose • Scan documents into a note, and search the text inside photos and scans — on device, free • Import from Obsidian, Bear, Apple Notes, TextBundle or any folder of Markdown files — free • Version History keeps earlier versions of every note on device, ready to restore — free EXPORT AND SHARE • Export Markdown and plain text — free • Copy as rich text for mail and documents • PDF, HTML, Word (DOCX), ePub, RTF, JPG and TextBundle export with MDash Pro MDASH PRO — LIFETIME OR MONTHLY MDash Pro unlocks iCloud sync across your devices, export to PDF, HTML, Word, ePub and more, and watermark-free Mermaid diagrams. Choose a one-time lifetime purchase or a monthly subscription — both unlock exactly the same features. The monthly subscription renews automatically until cancelled; manage or cancel it anytime in your App Store account settings. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Notes are stored on device; sync is optional and uses your iCloud. Mermaid rendering is local. There is no tracking and no account. Questions or ideas? Leave a review or reach out through the App Store page — MDash is built by an independent developer and shaped by user feedback. Terms of Use: https://nightcodeapps.com/apps/markdown-editor/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://nightcodeapps.com/apps/markdown-editor/privacy/

About

Developer Finance Plnr

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The complete mobile toolkit for real estate wholesalers and BRRRR investors. Stop juggling 6 different apps and a Google Sheet - Developer Finance Plnr puts deal analysis, market data, contracts, and rehab budgeting in one place. WHAT'S INSIDE Deal Analyzer (BRRRR) Run the numbers on any property in 30 seconds. Calculate cash-on-cash return, cap rate, monthly cash flow, equity gained, and refinance projections. Built around the 70% rule. MAO Calculator Quick maximum allowable offer math. Input ARV plus rehab plus your fee, get the most you should pay. Auto-flags negative-margin deals. Rehab Budget Tool 10 detailed line-item categories: Demo, Exterior, Systems, Kitchen, Baths, Flooring, Walls and Paint, Doors, Lighting, Permits. Auto-compares your budget to your Deal Analyzer projection and flags variance over 15%. Cost-per-sqft and contingency built in. Market Scorecard with Live Data Type a city and state. We pull real-time data from US Census, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and FBI to score the market: population growth, unemployment, property tax, income tax, violent crime, education rank, and landlord-friendliness. Property Lookup Enter any US address. ZIP auto-fills city and state. One tap to open the property in Zillow, Redfin, or county records. Comp Pulls (RentCast) Pull AVM, rent estimate, full property record, and 5 comparable sales for any address. Driving for Dollars Log distressed properties on the road with photo and notes in under 30 seconds. Auto-link to Zillow research and Apple Maps navigation. Track lead status through to closed. Cash Buyers List Track investors ready to take down deals. Call, text, or email any buyer in one tap. Auto-stamps last contact date so you can spot stale relationships. Share Deal With Buyer After analyzing a deal, instantly share the summary with matching buyers via text, email, or any app. Auto-detects which buyers fit by price range and ZIP. Wholesale and Assignment Contracts Generate Purchase and Sale Agreements with assignment clauses, plus full Assignment of Contract documents. Standard sections including liquidated damages, specific performance, lis pendens, ESIGN-compliant signatures. Share via Messages, email, or PDF. Rehab Helper Bot (optional) Ask anything about wholesale deals, BRRRR strategy, permits, contracts, or contractor management. Powered by Google Gemini or Anthropic Claude with your own API key. Reference Library Wholesaler Master Guide (10-step legal workflow), BRRRR Strategy Guide, Scope of Work Template, Contractor and Sub Playbook, Seller Scripts, Rehab Glossary, Real Estate Glossary. Property Files Photo gallery from your DfD leads, performance reports across saved deals (avg margin, cash flow, ROI), activity timeline grouped by day. Live Markets Daily updates on housing-related stocks (ITB, XHB, VNQ, DHI, LEN, PHM, HD, LOW, BLDR) and interest rates (Fed Funds, 10-yr, 15-yr, 30-yr Treasury, 30-yr and 15-yr mortgage) pulled live from FRED and Yahoo Finance. Save and Export Save unlimited deals and rehab budgets to your phone. Export any deal, budget, or contract as a PDF. PRIVACY Your data stays on your phone. We don't have a server. We don't collect anything. No accounts, no ads, no tracking. NOT LEGAL ADVICE Templates are educational starting points. Always have a licensed real estate attorney in your state review before signing real contracts. Free. No signup required.

Screenshots

MDash4 screens
Developer Finance Plnr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: MDash at 6 against Developer Finance Plnr's 3. Developer Finance Plnr's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MDash ships an update every 3 days, Developer Finance Plnr every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MDash versus Developer Finance Plnr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMDashDeveloper Finance Plnr
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtur GorbaczewskiDonnie Gillespie

In-app purchases

None

MDash

No in-app purchases

None

Developer Finance Plnr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MDash free?
MDash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Developer Finance Plnr free?
Developer Finance Plnr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MDash or Developer Finance Plnr have ads?
Neither MDash nor Developer Finance Plnr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MDash or Developer Finance Plnr?
MDash ships an update every 3 days, and Developer Finance Plnr every 2 days. Most recently, MDash was updated on October 5, 2026 and Developer Finance Plnr on October 19, 2026.

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